Here’s your opportunity to vote for the boys and girls athlete of the week for the period from Nov. 29 to Dec. 6. Voting will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday. You can cast multiple votes. The recipient of last week’s award was Neves McElhaney from Piedmont Community Charter. Nominations are gathered thanks to insights […]
Here’s your opportunity to vote for the boys and girls athlete of the week for the period from Nov. 29 to Dec. 6. Voting will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday. You can cast multiple votes.
The recipient of last week’s award was Neves McElhaney from Piedmont Community Charter.
Nominations are gathered thanks to insights provided by The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star through information from coaches, athletic directors, or team statisticians via emails, MaxPreps, game results, and social media highlights. If a standout player is not listed, please encourage their coach to send an email to jhughes@gastongazette.com or sports@gastongazette.com.
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Boys Athlete of the Week nominees
Isaac Byers Jr., Ashbrook: After a 23-point showing in a 69-63 victory against North Lincoln, Byers netted a game-high 39 points in an 85-83 overtime win against East Lincoln.
John Carmichael, Piedmont Community Charter: Achieved a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds in a 73-46 triumph over Highland Tech. He then scored 25 points in an 85-79 defeat to Lincoln Charter.
Immanuel Collins, Shelby: Returned a kickoff for a touchdown during the Golden Lions’ 41-23 defeat against Monroe.
Jalen Howard, North Gaston: Scored 35 points, including five 3-pointers, along with six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in a 66-37 victory over Cherryville. He then added 18 points in a 52-32 win over East Gaston.
Kellen Karr, North Lincoln: Secured a double-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists in a 78-71 loss to Ardrey Kell. Later in the week, he achieved a triple-double with 12 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 90-60 victory against Forestview.
Girls Athlete of the Week nominees
Happy Arune, Gaston Christian: Achieved a double-double with 24 points and 23 rebounds in a 73-45 victory over Metrocarolina Christian.
Sa’Ryah McCorke, Forestview: Attained a double-double with 24 points, 16 rebounds, and six blocks in a 73-69 overtime win at Bessemer City. She then recorded another double-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks in a 55-50 win over Cuthbertson.
Toney Milton, South Point: Notched her first career double-double with 20 points, including five 3-pointers, and 10 rebounds in a 69-25 win against York. She also scored 10 points in a 54-31 victory over Catawba Ridge.
Emma Montanari, East Lincoln: Scored a team-best 29 points with nine rebounds in a 77-66 defeat to Hibriten. She followed up with 31 points, nine rebounds, five steals, five assists, and five blocks in a 60-35 win over Ashbrook.
Ally Smith, North Lincoln: Scored 16 points in a 58-53 victory over Hickory Ridge. She then led her team with 26 points in a 70-56 victory against Ashbrook. Smith capped the week with 30 points in an 80-37 win over Forestview.
